United is based on the true story of Manchester United’s legendary “Busby Babes”, the youngest side ever to win the Football League, the 1958 Munich Air Crash that claimed eight of the their number and the extraordinary spirit of a city that rebuilt the team in the wake of the disaster.

David Tennant will star as coach Jimmy Murphy, alongside Jack O’Connell (Skins, Dive) as Bobby Charlton, the youngest of the Babes, and Sam Claflin (Pirates Of The Caribbean, Any Human Heart) as star player Duncan Edwards. Manager Matt Busby (the source of the team’s nickname) is to be confirmed. The film draws on first-hand interviews with the survivors and their families to tell the inspirational story of a team and community overcoming terrible tragedy.

The Munich Air Crash killed 22 of the 44 passengers onboard, including supporters, journalists and embassy staff.

Simon Heath, Executive Producer, World Productions, says: “Chris Chibnall has written an authentic and moving version of this heartbreaking story, which with the help of a great cast, we hope will be a fitting tribute to those who survived and those who lost their lives at Munich.”

Peter Salmon, Director, BBC North, says: “This was a tragedy that touched the lives of many people in Manchester both directly and indirectly. With its superbly talented cast and powerful script, I am proud that BBC North is supporting this project.”

United starts filming later this month in and around the North East of England. Written by Chris Chibnall (Law & Order: UK, Camelot) and directed by James Strong (Dr Who, Hustle), the film is produced by Julia Stannard (The History Boys, The Government Inspector) and executive produced by World Productions Simon Heath (Larkin: Love Again, Hancock & Joan) and Polly Hill for the BBC. Commissioned by Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning and Janice Hadlow, Controller, BBC Two.

United is backed by Lip Sync Productions, Content Films, BBC North and the BBC.

World Productions is entering its 20th year with this new film. During that time, the company has made over 250 hours of drama, including Ahead Of The Class, This Life, The Cops, Party Animals and Outlaws.

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Source: BBC Press Office

Thanks to our source, we were the first to mention this!

There’s been a new image surface of David, Alice Eve & Kelly MacDonald for Decoy Bride. Take a look!

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Thanks to an awesome source, there is a new David project around the corner. However, since there is only so little information on it, we’re still classifying it under ‘rumored’ just in case.

According to Edward Thomas’ CV (Doctor Who, Torchwood, Sarah Jane, Sherlock, etc) on Creative Media Management David will be starring in a period drama called “United”. It is directed by James Strong, who is also known for his directing for Doctor Who.

We’ll keep you all informed as we learn more about it!

Just wanted to let everyone know the gallery URL is back

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Hey everyone,

Our gallery domain seems to have expired and I’ve talked to our host. For now, please use this URL and please excuse our messy site!

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Here are 900 high definition screencaps of the final installment of Single Father. We’ll miss David on Sundays! But hopefully we’ll see him in more soon!

I have some more things to add, but will do that tomorrow!

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